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Where Innovation Meets Collaboration
At the heart of Elev X! lies a vibrant community of mentors, entrepreneurs, and innovators from diverse backgrounds, all united by a single vision: to drive technological transformation and shape the future of industry.
Building the Next Unicorn: Our Venture Studio Programs
Our Esteemed Partners
Our growing partner ecosystem features leading accelerators, investors, R&D labs, industry giants, and academic powerhouses, each offering invaluable expertise, resources, and opportunities to help startups scale to new heights.
Strategic Partners
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Meet Our Mentors
Our growing partner ecosystem features leading accelerators, investors, R&D labs, industry giants, and academic powerhouses, each offering invaluable expertise, resources, and opportunities to help startups scale to new heights.
Takako Hirata
VP of Business Development – The Mentholatum Company
Koji Shiotani
Executive Fellow, CTO & CIPO – NEC Solution Innovators
Ian Bergman
Partner – Alchemist Accelerator
Rachel Chalmers
Partner – Alchemist Accelerator
Laurent Rains
Director of Global Programs – Alchemist Accelerator
Murat Aktihanoglu
Co-Founder & Managing Partner – ERA
Jonathan Axelrod
Co-Founder and Managing Partner – ERA
Harman Kochar
Operating Partner – ERA
Dawn Trautman
Manager, Venture Studio & Corporate Innovation
SVG Ventures | THRIVE
Kathryn Velcich
Adjunct Professor, D School (Stanford)
Perry Klebahn
Adjunct Professor, D School (Stanford)
Ash Maurya
Co-Founder & CEO – LEANSTACK
Brian K. Gladden
DBA, Startup Coach – LEANSTACK
Amanda Foley
CEO, Kiterocket
Jean-Claude
Junqua
Founder – CE2Innovate
Albert B. Chu
CEO – SOMPO Digital Lab
Al Torres
Founder – GroundWork
Haruki (Harry) Sonehara
Senior Product Manager – LinkedIn
Kaz Kikuchi
Partner, Translink Capital
Perks From Our Partners
Manny Cergnilia
Co-Founder & CEO
We were impressed with the continued support of our business by NEC X. From facilitating investor introductions, connecting us with partners, and helping us grow, they have been an incredible ally and a key figure in our success.
Nipun Kumar
CEO
The great thing about pre discovery is that you get access to top coaches and mentors and you get a preview and a taste of what it’s like to work with NEC.
Sheldon Weiss
Founder & CEO
They are your partner and they are one of your founders. Don’t be afraid of that embrace and take full advantage of the relationship.
Tiffany Walling McGarity
CEO
Among the many valuable offerings, one of the best experiences with NEC X has been the deeply collaborative and educational nature of our partnership. Their team went beyond typical advisory roles, actively engaging in hands-on sessions that guided us through complex integrations and scaling our technology. This process was complemented by a series of expert-led classes and access to a wider network of industry advisors, which broadened our understanding and approach. This comprehensive support has not only refined our product but has also significantly advanced our team’s capabilities and strategic outlook.
Archita Mandal
Founder & CEO
Being a part of the Elev X Ignite cohort is like having a co-founder who helps with take off.
Jeniffer Walling
VP of Sales & Marketing
Our Elev X! experience as a Batch 11Ignite participants provided us with a clear path forward with clarity and roadmap. The opportunity to compare, share and learn from the other founder in our cohort was so valuable along with access to mentors that can clearly guide our path.
Elev X! Success
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